Delaware Valley University to Host 75th Annual A-Day State Fair
Doylestown, PA (02/18/2025) — Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is proud to announce the return of its 75th Annual A-Day Fair, scheduled for April 25-27, 2025, on the University's main campus in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. A cherished tradition, A-Day showcases DelVal's rich agricultural heritage while offering a weekend filled with education, entertainment, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
This three-day event will feature educational exhibits, livestock shows, pig races, blacksmith demonstrations, pony rides, and inflatable attractions. Visitors can also explore artisan vendors from Pennsylvania and neighboring states, offering handcrafted goods, home decor, and unique gifts. A wide selection of food options will be available, including the popular Pennsylvania Dairy Association milkshakes.
As part of its state fair designation, A-Day invites the public to compete for ribbons in a variety of categories, including apiary products, photography, cooking and baking, flower arranging, arts and crafts, homegrown produce, and more. Competition details, category listings, and registration information are available on the A-Day website.
New this year, A-Day will feature an Antique Tractor and Truck Show, highlighting vintage farming and transportation equipment. Individuals interested in showcasing their vehicles can contact Steven Edwards II at (210)-325-5311 or edwardssj4672@delval.edu for participation details.
For 75 years, local businesses have generously supported A-Day through sponsorships. Packages range from $40 to $1,500 and beyond. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Emily Leidner, corporate sponsorship chair, at Leidnerer2667@delval.edu.
A-Day is a student-run, community-focused event, with proceeds supporting campus programs and initiatives. Whether attending for the educational exhibits, entertainment, or to experience local agriculture, A-Day offers something for everyone.
About Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.
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